Croozer Kid 2014 Owner's manual

Brand: Croozer

Model: Kid 2014

Category: Strollers

Type: Owner's manual

CroozerKid14-ENG-11-13

Croozer Kid for 1

Croozer Kid for 2

3-in-1

www.croozer.eu

Buggy

Bicycle Trailer

Stroller

CroozerKid14-ENG-11-13

Item Number: 124 002 514

OWNER’S MANUAL

ENGLISH

CroozerKid14-ENG-11-13

IMPRINT

Published by: Zwei plus zwei GmbH

Oskar-Jäger-Str. 125

D-50825 Cologne

Germany

manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form for any purpose other

than the purchaser’s personal use.

Additional manuals and instructions on the use of this vehicle and its acces-

sories can be ordered from Zwei plus zwei GmbH or downloaded from the

website www.croozer.eu. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy

of this manual. However, if you do nd an error, we would appreciate hearing

about it so that we can correct it.

Planning, text, graphic design and editing:

W. Piontek, www.technik-transparent.de

Photos: W. Piontek and Zwei plus zwei GmbH

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Table of Contents

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

What’s what?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3-in-1 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Quick-releases and Security Pins . . . . . . . . . . . 3

What is the Croozer Kid?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

How should the Croozer Kid be used?. . . . . . . . . 4

How shouldn’t the Croozer Kid be used? . . . . . . . 4

Orientation and wording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Applicable standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Symbols and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Read and observe this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Who can ride in the Croozer Kid? . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Who can ride the towing bicycle? . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Requirements for the towing bicycle . . . . . . . . . . 5

Legal requirements for transporting children. . . . . . 6

Before your  rst ride... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Pulling the Croozer Kid as a Bicycle Trailer . . . . . . 6

Using the Croozer Kid as a  xed-wheel Stroller . . . . 7

Storage and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Assembly, maintenance and repair . . . . . . . . . . 7

Initial Assembly and Unfolding

the Croozer Kid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Checking package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unfolding the Croozer Kid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the bumper, re ectors and brake shoes . . 10

Attaching and removing the wheels . . . . . . . . . 12

Attaching and removing the handlebar with

safety wrist strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Converting the Croozer Kid to

a Bicycle Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing and removing the hitch arm . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the axle hitch to the towing bicycle. . . . . 15

Installing the safety  ag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Converting the Croozer Kid

to a Buggy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing the Buggy wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Converting the Croozer Kid to

a Stroller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Attaching the wheel arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing the Stroller wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the safety wrist strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using your Croozer Kid . . . . . . . . . 23

Engaging and disengaging the parking brake . . . . 23

Opening and closing the cover. . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Loading and unloading passengers . . . . . . . . . 24

Fastening and unfastening the safety

harness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the safety harness . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting the head pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Transporting cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Hitching the Croozer Kid to the Towing Bicycle . . . 29

Special considerations when riding with

the Bicycle Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Special considerations when using the Buggy . . . . 33

Special considerations when using the Stroller . . . 34

Transporting your Croozer Kid . . . . . 36

Croozer Kid Inspections and

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Inspection intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Inspecting the hitch arm, hitch connector,

Stroller Kit components and Buggy wheel . . . . . . 38

Inspect the fabric body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Inspecting and servicing the wheels . . . . . . . . . 38

Checking tyre pressure and treads. . . . . . . . . . 38

Cleaning and lubricating the wheel axles . . . . . . 39

Inspecting the Croozer Kid after an accident. . . . . 39

Cleaning and Storing the Croozer Kid . 40

How do I clean and maintain my Croozer Kid? . . . 40

How do I store my Croozer Kid? . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Preparing the Croozer Kid for disposal. . . . . . . . 41

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Servicing and warranty claims . . . . . 45

Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Table of Contents

CroozerKid14-ENG-11-13

Description

What’s what?

Front bumper

Hitch arm attachment bracket and

bracket for Stroller wheel arm

Attachment socket

for Buggy wheel

Front reector

5-point safety harness

Attachment bracket for

Stroller wheel arm

Two-in-one cover

Handlebar

Low position

Brake shoe

Cargo compartment cover

Lever for parking brake

Reectors

Handlebar

High position

Push button for

quick-release wheels

Safety wrist

strap

Mounting loops for battery-powered taillight

(taillight not included)

Attachment site for handlebar

Cargo compartment

Safety ag

Quick-release wheel

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Description

Croozer Kid Stroller

Stroller Kit

Wheel arms

Stroller wheel

Safety wrist strap

+ =

Buggy Kit

Buggy wheel

Quick-release for:

Handlebar

Hitch arm

Hitch connector

Buggy wheel

Stroller wheel arms

3-in-1 System

Croozer Kid Chassis

Croozer Kid Bicycle Trailer

Hitch arm

Safety  ag

High clamping force

Closed

Low clamping force

Open

Quick-releases and Security Pins

Closed

Open

Quick-release for:

Stroller wheel

Croozer Kid Buggy

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Description

How shouldn’t the Croozer Kid be used?

The Croozer Kid may not be used in any manner other

than as specied above. Never transport animals together

with children in the Croozer Kid. Never use the Croozer

Kid as a cargo trailer. Never use the Stroller or Buggy for

jogging or skating. Commercial use, overloading, exces-

sive speeds, improper repairs and use on unsurfaced

roads or paths are not permitted. Never install a car seat

or other seating device not approved by Zwei plus zwei

GmbH. Never use the handlebar for carrying loads, such

as children’s vehicles or bags (other than the Handlebar

Console available as an accessory).

Never pull the Croozer Kid with a motorised vehicle, such

as a moped or scooter. This also applies to motorised

bicycles with a maximum speed of more than 15 mph (25

km/h). Do not mount the hitch nut to a bicycle with a rear-

wheel hub motor, unless this modication (the replacement

of the original axle nut) is approved by the manufacturer of

the bicycle and/or motor. Zwei plus zwei GmbH will not be

liable for any damages resulting from non-compliance with

these requirements.

Orientation and wording

Unless otherwise indicated, the terms right and left in this

manual refer to the passenger’s right or left when seated in

the Croozer Kid, facing forward (i.e. relative to the direction

of travel).

For simplicity, this manual generally refers to the child or

passenger in singular form. It is understood, however, that

the Croozer Kid for 2 will be carrying up to two children

and the Croozer Kid for 1, one child.

For the sake of clarity, the Croozer Kid for 2 is shown

in most of the photos and graphics used in this manual.

However, all descriptions and instructions also apply to the

Croozer Kid for 1 and, in this case, refer to a single seat.

Applicable standards

The following standards were taken into consideration: EN

15918:2011 and EN A1: 2013, EN 1888:2012.

What is the Croozer Kid?

The Croozer Kid is a vehicle for transporting children.

It consists of a Chassis that can be quickly and easily

converted to a Bicycle Trailer, a swivel-wheel Buggy or

a xed-wheel Stroller. No longer will you need a eet of

vehicles because, with the Croozer Kid, you can take your

child on a bike ride, a walk in the park or a trek through the

countryside. It can even be used as a xed-wheel sport

stroller for walking.

How should the Croozer Kid be used?

The Croozer Kid is intended for private use for carrying

children in daylight hours on roads and other smooth,

well-surfaced paths as a Bicycle Trailer, a swivel-wheel

Buggy or a xed-wheel Stroller. The instructions and safety

guidelines provided in this manual must be followed at all

times. Only children who are able to sit upright unassisted

and are within the specied age range should ride in the

Croozer Kid. If a child is unable to sit upright unassisted,

the Croozer Infant Sling must be used. Be sure to secure

all cargo and take-along items in the designated pockets

and compartments and observe the weight limits specied

in the table below. It is vitally important that all cargo be

secured to prevent it from shifting while the Croozer Kid

is in use. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the

transported cargo does not compromise the safety of the

passengers.

Maximum Weight of Loaded Trailer (Trailer + Passengers + Cargo)

Croozer Kid for 1 110 lbs (50 kg), max. 1 child

Croozer Kid for 2

132 lbs (60 kg), max.

2 children

Maximum Load

(Passengers + Cargo)

Croozer Kid for 1 77 lbs (35 kg)

Croozer Kid for 2 100 lbs (45 kg)

Of which in rear cargo compart-

ment

max. 11 lbs (5 kg)

Of which in handlebar Console

(accessory)

max. 4.4 lbs (2 kg)

Minimum Age of Passengers

Without Infant Sling 6 months (if child can sit

upright unassisted)

With Infant Sling (accessory) 1 month

Maximum Age of Passengers

Without Infant Sling 6 years

With Infant Sling (accessory) 10 months

Maximum Height of Passengers 46 inch (117 cm)

Hitch-arm Load (Nose Weight) 6.6 to 17.6 lbs (3 - 8 kg)

* Weight limits only apply if the hitch-arm load is within the speci-

ed range of 6.6 to 17.6 lbs (3-8 kg). See page 28.

When in use as a Bicycle Trailer in poor visibility condi-

tions or at night, dusk, or dawn, the Croozer Kid must be

equipped with a lighting system that complies with the

applicable laws and regulations in the country of use. Any

spare parts used for the Croozer Kid must be approved by

Zwei plus zwei GmbH and properly installed, ideally by a

professional bicycle mechanic. Use only accessories that

are suited for the Croozer Kid and/or have been approved

by Zwei plus zwei GmbH.

CroozerKid14-ENG-11-13

Safety Guidelines

Symbols and warnings

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could

result in damage to the Croozer Kid or the environment.

Tip: In this manual, “Tip” indicates helpful advice about

the use or maintenance of the Croozer Kid.

Read and observe this manual

This manual contains information that is extremely impor-

tant for the safe transport of your child. Therefore, it is es-

sential that you read the entire manual carefully and follow

the instructions closely. If you should experience dif cul-

ties understanding any of the information or instructions,

please contact your Croozer dealer. Keep this manual

handy at all times for future reference. If you loan or sell

your Croozer Kid, pass on this manual to the new user.

It is also vitally important that you read and observe the

instructions provided in the manual of the towing bicycle.

Who can ride in the Croozer Kid?

The Croozer Kid can transport children from approx. 6

months to 6 years of age, with a maximum height of 46

inches (117 cm). All child passengers must be able to sit

upright unassisted. Children who are not able to sit upright

without support do not have fully developed muscles

and could therefore experience injury when riding in the

Croozer Kid. These children may only be transported in the

Infant Sling that is available as an optional accessory. The

Croozer Kid for 2 can carry one or two children, and the

Croozer Kid for 1, only one child.

Who can ride the towing bicycle?

The minimum age for the rider of the towing bicycle in

most countries of the EU is 16 years.

In case of doubt, be sure to acquaint yourself with the ap-

plicable laws in the state or country where you plan to use

the Croozer Kid.

Requirements for the towing bicycle

The towing bicycle must be approved by its manufacturer

for pulling a trailer. This information can be found in the

owner’s manual of the bicycle. Furthermore, the towing

bicycle must be in perfect working order and have strong,

properly functioning brakes. The rear wheel of the towing

bicycle must be equipped with an effective splashguard.

Otherwise, the passenger could be injured by stones and

other debris thrown up from the road. Motorised vehicles

may not be used for pulling child trailers. The only excep-

tion to this rule is a pedelec. This special type of e-bicycle

has an electric motor that delivers assist only when the

rider pedals. In many countries, pedelecs legally qualify as

bicycles. However, e-bikes with a maximum speed of more

than 15 mph (25 km/h) may not be used for pulling the

trailer. The towing bicycle should be equipped with a sturdy

rear-mount kickstand to ensure safety when passengers

are getting in and out of the trailer.

Be sure to familiarise yourself with the legal requirements

that apply to towing bicycles in the country or state where

you will be using the Croozer Kid.

The towing bicycle must have a 26” or 28” (559 or 622mm)

rear wheel. This information can be found on the tyre

sidewalls. The numbers 42-622, for example, indicate that

the tyre has a width of 42 mm and a bead-seat diameter of

622 mm (28 inches).

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Safety Guidelines

Legal requirements for transporting children

Be sure to observe all laws that apply to the transport

of children in child trailers. Some countries prohibit the

transport of children in child trailers, and others prescribe

certain age limits. In case of doubt, be sure to familiarise

yourself with the legal requirements of the country in which

you plan to use the Croozer Kid.

Before your rst ride...

It is vitally important that you familiarise yourself with the

Croozer Kid before you use it for transporting children.

Prior to your rst trip with passengers, Zwei plus zwei

GmbH recommends taking a practice ride with the trailer

in a calm, trafc-free area; load the trailer with cargo of

approximately the same weight as the child or children you

will be transporting, for example, by strapping a loaded

backpack/rucksack into the child seat. This is a great way

to acquaint yourself with the handling of the bicycle and

the dimensions of the trailer.

Buckle up!

Children riding in the Croozer Kid must be strapped into

the safety harnesses at all times. Follow the instructions

provided in this manual for fastening the safety harnesses

correctly. Children who are not properly secured in a safety

harness could sustain life-threatening injuries in the case

of accidents or sudden braking.

Looking after child passengers

Never leave children in the Croozer Kid unattended. It is

the user’s responsibility to ensure that the ventilation and

temperature in the trailer is comfortable for the passengers

at all times. Check on the passengers frequently to make

sure they are safe and comfortable in the Croozer Kid.

Keep handlebar attached

Leave the handlebar attached to the Croozer Kid at all

times. In the event of an accident, it acts as a roll bar,

protecting the passengers.

Crushing hazard

When folding and unfolding the Croozer Kid, keep ngers

and hands clear of all possible pinch points (e.g. movable

frame parts and locking mechanisms).

Pulling the Croozer Kid as a Bicycle Trailer

Before each ride, check the following:

• Are the wheels securely attached?

• Are the locking mechanisms on both vertical frame

tubes securely engaged?

• Are all security pins correctly inserted and locked?

Check that none of the security pins are hanging freely

from their straps.

• Check tyre pressure prior to each ride. The actual tyre

pressure should never be higher or lower than the

maximum and minimum ination pressures marked on

the tyre sidewall. (See also page 38). Never use com-

pressed air, e.g. from a gas/petrol station, to ll your

tyres. The rapid airow and high pressure can overin-

ate the tyres, causing the tube and/or tyre to burst.

Using the parking brake

When loading or unloading children, or when passengers

are getting in or out of the trailer, the parking brake of the

Croozer Kid must be engaged to prevent unintentional

rolling.

Turning

Always reduce your speed to a walking pace when mak-

ing turns with the Bicycle Trailer. Keep in mind that riding

speed is often underestimated, especially on bikes with

electric assist. When turning at high speeds, the increased

centrifugal force can cause the trailer to skid or tip over

and result in accidents with serious injury or death.

Riding downhill

Always reduce your speed when riding downhill. Riding at

excessive speeds can cause the trailer to skid and result in

accidents with serious injury or death.

Riding over curbs or uneven surfaces

Riding over a curb or other obstacle with only one wheel

of the trailer could cause the trailer to tip over, resulting in

accidents with serious injury or death. Empty trailers are

especially susceptible to tipping. Therefore, if you have to

ride over a curb or similar obstruction, always use extreme

caution and ride at very low speeds. Never use the Croo-

zer Kid on stairs or escalators.

Risk of injury from rotating parts

Always make sure that the child cannot reach the wheels

of the Croozer Kid or the rear wheel of the towing bicycle.

Touching wheels that are in motion could result in serious

injuries.

Close the cover

When riding with the trailer, always close the mesh cover –

or both covers – in order to protect the passenger from y-

ing insects or small stones thrown up from the rear wheel

of the towing bicycle, which can result in serious injuries

for the passengers.

The vehicle’s plastic windows and fabric cover offer only

minimal protection against UV rays. Take the same pre-

cautions as you would outdoors to protect your child’s skin

from the harmful rays of the sun.

Being visible to others

Never use your Croozer Kid as a Bicycle Trailer without

the safety ag mounted. The safety ag makes it easier for

other road users to see you.

Carrying cargo

Never transport cargo items together with children on the

seat or in the foot area. Cargo must be well secured in the

rear cargo compartment to ensure that it cannot shift duri-

ng transport. Loose cargo and overloading can change the

handling of the Croozer Kid, making the vehicle more dif-

cult to control. Furthermore, cargo items can fall against

the seatback and injure the passenger. Never transport

animals together with children in the Croozer Kid.

Never attach loads, such as children’s vehicles or bags

(other than the Handlebar Console available as an ac-

cessory), to the handlebar of the Croozer Kid, as doing

so compromises the stability and handling of the vehicle,

which can result in accidents with serious injury or death.

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Safety Guidelines

Suitable accessories and original spare parts

Only use accessories and original spare parts that have

been recommended and approved by Zwei plus zwei

GmbH. These are the only components that can be used

safely with the Croozer Kid. When in doubt, consult a

Croozer dealer. The use of non-approved accessories or

incompatible spare parts could result in accidents with

serious injury or death. Zwei plus zwei GmbH cannot be

held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of

non-approved accessories or incompatible spare parts.

Changes and modi cations

For safety reasons, no modi cations or changes can be

made to the vehicle.

Do not install attachment parts, such as luggage racks etc.

Do not use a car seat or any type of seat or seat support

that has not been approved by Zwei plus zwei GmbH. Do

not install electric drive systems. Making modi cations or

changes to your Croozer Kid can result in accidents with

serious injury or death. Furthermore, changes or modi ca-

tions will void any warranty claims. Zwei plus zwei GmbH

will not be liable for damages of any kind resulting from

changes or modi cations that have been made to the

Croozer Kid.

Stowing the safety wrist strap

The safety wrist strap required when using the  xed-wheel

Stroller should never be removed from the handlebar.

When using the vehicle as a Bicycle Trailer, the safety

wrist strap should hang inside the trailer, beneath the

cargo compartment cover.

Using the Croozer Kid as a  xed-wheel

Stroller

The Croozer Kid with Stroller Kit is considered a walking

stroller and is not approved for jogging or skating. Although

the standard vehicle comes equipped with a Stroller Kit

and meets all safety standards, we are required to provide

this warning because there are factors other than the vehi-

cle itself that may constitute a hazard.

Storage and transport

Never transport the Croozer Kid – even when folded – on

the roof of a motor vehicle.

Never use or store the Croozer Kid at temperatures below

– 4°F (–20°C). Extremely low temperatures can cause the

plastic windows to become brittle.

Assembly, maintenance and repair

Purchased condition and initial assembly

If you have purchased the Croozer Kid from a shop, the

retailer should install the front bumper, re ectors and brake

shoes. If you ordered your Croozer Kid from an online or

mail-order catalogue, we recommend having the initial

assembly performed by a professional bicycle mechanic.

Dealers are required to provide the customer with all im-

portant information on the use of the Croozer Kid.

Technical condition

Never use the Croozer Kid if it is not in perfect working

order. The Croozer Kid must be periodically inspected for

damage and/or wear to the wheels, hitch arm, frame, fabric

body, security pins, quick-release mechanisms and safety

harnesses. If any of these parts are found to be damaged,

the Croozer Kid may not be used until the damage has

been properly repaired, ideally by a professional bicycle

mechanic.

It is critical that all maintenance work speci ed in the

section “Croozer Kid Inspections and Maintenance” be

performed in the speci ed intervals.

Using the Croozer Kid when it is not in perfect working

order can result in accidents with serious injury or death.

Proper assembly and repair

The Croozer Kid must be properly assembled. Follow the

instructions for the correct installation of the hitch nut, hitch

arm, Stroller Kit components and Buggy wheel. When in

doubt, contact your Croozer dealer. All repairs must be

carried out to professional standards using only original

Croozer parts, ideally by a professional bicycle mechanic.

Incorrect installation or repair work could result in acci-

dents with serious injury or death.

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Initial Assembly and Unfolding the Croozer Kid

Initial Assembly and Unfolding the

Croozer Kid

If you have purchased the Croozer Kid from a shop, the

retailer should install the front bumper, re ectors and brake

shoes and sell the vehicle “ready to use”. If you ordered

your Croozer Kid from an online or mail-order catalogue,

we recommend having the initial assembly performed by

a professional bicycle mechanic. Dealers are required to

provide the customer with all important information on the

use of the Croozer Kid. If the initial assembly has been

performed, you can skip the  rst few steps of this section.

If your Croozer Kid was not assembled prior to sale, then

have the initial assembly performed by a professional bicy-

cle mechanic or follow the assembly instructions below. If,

for any reason, you do not feel completely con dent about

your ability to properly install these components, then have

this work performed by a professional bicycle mechanic.

Various tools are required for the assembly.

The Croozer Kid must be properly assembled. Improper

assembly can result in accidents with serious injury or

death.

Checking package contents

The Croozer Kid is packaged in a box for shipment. In

order to minimise package size, the Croozer Kid is shipped

in its folded state. All of the removable parts are removed

for shipment. The front bumper, brake shoes and front

re ectors are also shipped unattached.

1. Remove all packaging materials from the Croozer Kid

and individual parts. Recycle all packaging material if

possible. Keep the box for storage or transport.

2. Using a knife or a pair of scissors, cut the two cable

ties with which the frame of the Croozer is secured.

3. Remove all individual parts from inside the Croozer

Kid.

These parts include the front bumper and a package

containing the front re ectors, mounting hardware, brake

shoes and two axle hitches. Unfold the Croozer Kid before

installing these parts.

5/32”

(4 mm)

7/16”

(11 mm)

required tools

CroozerKid14-ENG-11-13

Initial Assembly and Unfolding the Croozer Kid

Unfolding the Croozer Kid

1 Unbuckle the transport safety strap (1) at the rear of

the Croozer Kid.

2 Tuck the strap (2) into the special strap-storage pocket

under the cover.

3 Brace the lower part of the Croozer Kid frame with one

hand while using your other hand to lift the top part of

the frame.

4 Holding the upper frame tube in the raised position,

pull the seat frame slowly and carefully back and

towards you until the locking pins (4) of both lock-

ing mechanisms (3) engage with audible clicks in the

holes (5) of the frame tubes.

RISK OF PINCHING OR CRUSHING! There are pinch

points between the seat frame and Croozer Kid frame, as

well as between the locking mechanism and frame tube,

that may cause painful injuries. Use caution to avoid

these points when folding or unfolding the trailer.

In order to avoid damaging the frame tubes and locking

mechanisms, please use caution and slow movements

when pulling back the seat frame.

Tip: A new Croozer Kid will be slightly more difficult to

unfold because the canvas is still stiff.

5. Then check that the locking pins (4) of both locking

mechanisms (3) are fully engaged by pulling gently

inwards on the locking mechanisms (3), attempting to

move them away from the frame tubes without actuat-

ing the red slide buttons (6).

6. To fold the Croozer, follow the above steps in the

reverse order. Begin by pushing the red slide button

(6) on both locking mechanisms (3) towards the rear

of the trailer and pulling the two locking mechanisms

inwards, away from the frame tubes.

7b7a

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Initial Assembly and Unfolding the Croozer Kid

If the locking mechanisms are not properly engaged,

the frame of the Croozer Kid could collapse while riding,

potentially resulting in serious injuries for the passenger.

Installing the bumper, reectors and brake

shoes

Because packaging size is limited, the bumper, brake

shoes and front reectors of the Croozer Kid are shipped

unattached. These parts are included in the scope of deliv-

ery and must be properly installed.

Box contents

The box with your Croozer Kid should contain the following

items:

• bumper (1)

• package containing two short ¼” Allen bolts with wash-

ers and locknuts (2), two long ¼” Allen bolts with rubber

washers (3), two front reectors (5) with bolts (4) and

two axle hitches (7), which will be mounted to the tow-

ing bicycles.

• two brake shoes (6) (one left and one right) and two

short ¼” Allen bolts with locknuts (8).

For the installation of the reectors, bumper and brake

shoes, the following tools are required: a 7/16” (11mm)

open-end spanner/wrench, a Phillips screwdriver and a

5/32” (4mm) Allen key.

Mounting the front reectors

1. Hold the reector (5) against the mounting plate on the

front bumper, positioning it so that the pin (9) on the

back of the reector ts through the lower hole of the

mounting plate.

2. Insert the bolt (4) through the upper hole of the mount-

ing plate, and fasten the reector (5) by tightening the

bolt with a Phillips screwdriver (8).

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to fasten the second front reec-

tor to the other mounting plate on the bumper.

Mounting the bumper

1. Insert the two long Allen bolts (3) from inside through

the holes in the front frame tube of the Croozer Kid.

2. Slide the rubber washers over the ends of the Allen

bolts protruding through the front of the frame tube.

3. Place the bumper (1) onto the mounting plates on the

sides of the frame, lining up the holes.

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4. Screw the two long Allen bolts (3) into the threaded

holes of the bumper (1), tightening lightly at  rst.

5. Insert one of the short Allen bolts (2) through the

aligned holes of the bumper and the mounting plate.

6. Place a washer and locknut from below onto the end

of the bolt, and tighten the nut lightly at  rst.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to attach the other side of the

bumper (1).

8. Adjust the position of the bumper as necessary to

ensure that it is even and level; then tighten all bolts,

using a 5/32” (4mm) Allen key and a 7/16” (11mm)

open-end spanner/wrench.

Installing the brake shoes

It is vitally important that the brake shoes are correctly

installed. Improperly installed brake shoes can cause the

parking brake to malfunction. The parked Croozer Kid

could roll away, resulting in accidents with serious injury

or death.

1. Lay the trailer on its left side.

Tip: The left brake shoe is marked with an “L”, and the

right brake shoe, with an “R”.

2. Remove the brake shoes and Allen bolts with lock-

nuts (1) from the package, and place a locknut in the

recess (4) in the right brake shoe.

3. Hold the right brake shoe (2) against the mounting

plate (3) of the parking-brake mechanism.

4. Insert the Allen bolt (1) into the brake shoe, and

tighten it using a 5/32” (4mm) Allen key.

5. Lay the trailer on its right side, and repeat steps 2-4 to

install the left brake shoe.

Be careful when tipping the trailer without wheels, as the

entire weight of the chassis is resting on the brake shoes,

making them especially susceptible to damage.

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Now that the front bumper, reectors and brake shoes are

installed, and the Croozer Kid is unfolded with the locking

mechanisms safely engaged, the wheels and handlebar

with safety wrist strap can be mounted to complete the

Chassis. Then, with the enclosed conversion kits, the

Croozer Kid can be easily converted to a Bicycle Trailer, a

swivel-wheel Buggy or a xed-wheel Stroller.

Attaching and removing the wheels

The wheels of the Croozer Kid are equipped with push-

button axles. By pressing the dust cap (1) on the wheel

hub, the retaining balls (2) will retract within the axle to

permit the attachment or removal of the wheel. The wheels

cannot be attached or removed unless the dust cap is

pressed in.

1. Check that the brake lever (3) is in the disengaged

position. If not, pull back the lever to disengage the

mechanism.

2. Use one hand to lift up the back of the Croozer Kid.

3. Press the dust cap (1) of the wheel hub with the mark-

ing “PUSH”.

4. Insert the wheel axle (4) into the axle receiver (5) of

the Croozer Kid, and release the dust cap.

5. Check whether the wheel is locked securely in the axle

receiver by pulling rmly on the wheel. It should not be

possible to remove the wheel without pressing on the

dust cap.

6. Repeat steps 2-5 to attach the second wheel.

Wheels that have not been securely attached can fall

off when riding, resulting in accidents with serious injury

or death. After you have attached the wheels, it is vitally

important that you check whether the axles are securely

locked into the axle receivers by firmly pulling on the

wheels. It should not be possible to remove the wheels

without pressing on the dust cap.

7. Check the function of the parking brake by pushing the

lever (3) forward. Both brake shoes should press rmly

against the tyres. When the parking brake is engaged,

it should not be possible to move the wheels.

8. To remove the wheels, follow these instructions in the

reverse order.

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Attaching and removing the handlebar with

safety wrist strap

The handlebar has two functions. Firstly, it is used for

pushing the Croozer Kid as a swivel-wheel Buggy or

 xed-wheel Stroller. For this purpose, the handlebar can

be mounted in either a high or a low position, depending

on the height and preferences of the user. Secondly, the

handlebar functions as a roll bar, protecting the passen-

gers should the Croozer Kid tip over in the rare event of an

accident.

1. If you are installing the handlebar for the  rst time,

begin by removing the transport inserts (1) from the

upper frame tubes.

2. Decide whether you would prefer to use the handlebar

in the high (2) or low (3) position.

3. Slide the smaller loop of the safety wrist strap (4) over

the handlebar, and insert both ends of the handlebar

simultaneously into the upper frame tubes. Take care

to align the tubes properly to keep them from jamming

or getting stuck.

Tip: The ends of the new handlebar may stick somewhat

when inserting them into the frame tube for the first

time. If so, a light coating of silicon spay can help.

4. Push the rear  ap of the cover slightly forward to

locate the hole in the upper frame tube.

5. Insert the security pin (5) through the hole.

6. Snap the wire loop (6) of the security pin over the pin

end protruding from the other side of the frame tube to

lock it in place.

7. Repeat steps 4-6 for the other side of the handlebar.

The handlebar must be secured with both security pins

at all times. Otherwise, the handlebar could fall off when

you are pushing it, and the Stroller or Buggy could roll

away unintentionally, resulting in accidents with serious

injury or death.

When the Croozer Kid is being used as a Bicycle Trailer,

the handlebar must remain securely attached at all times.

If the trailer should ever tip over, the handlebar acts as a

roll bar, helping to prevent injuries.

Tip: When not in use, the safety wrist strap can hang

inside the rear compartment area.

8. To remove the handlebar, e.g. for storage or transport,

follow these instructions in the reverse order.

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Converting the Croozer Kid to a

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If the Buggy wheel or Stroller wheel and wheel arms

are mounted to the Croozer Kid, remove the respective

components and lock the security pins into the appropriate

holes.

Never leave the security pins hanging freely from their

straps. They could get caught on passing objects and be

pulled off, damaging the vehicle.

Installing and removing the hitch arm

The hitch arm is installed on the left side of the Croozer

Kid (relative to the direction of travel).

Tip: The first time you install the hitch arm, we recom-

mend tipping the Croozer Kid onto its back end

in order to have a better view of the parts when

familiarising yourself with the procedure. Make sure

that your working surface is clean and flat to avoid

soiling and/or damaging the fabric body. Later, once

you are familiar with the installation and removal

procedures, you can install the hitch arm with the

front of the Croozer Kid slightly raised.

1. Lift the front of the Croozer Kid, or tip the frame onto

its back end.

2. Open the wire loop of the security pin (1) in the hitch-

arm attachment bracket, and pull the security pin out

of the hole.

3. Hold the hitch arm (2) with the hole (4) facing upwards

and the hitch arm at an approx. 45° angle to the at-

tachment bracket (3).

4. Guide the retaining bolts (5) at the end of the hitch

arm gently into the slots of the hitch-arm attachment

bracket.

5. Then fold the hitch arm upwards into the hitch-arm at-

tachment bracket until the bolts (5) of the hitch arm are

fully engaged in the slots of the attachment bracket.

Do not let the strap of the security pin get caught be-

tween the hitch arm and attachment bracket as this could

damage the strap.

6. Insert the security pin (1) through both holes of the

hitch-arm attachment bracket.

7. Lock the security pin in place by snapping the wire

loop over the pin end.

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Always check that the wire loop of the security pin is

snapped securely onto the pin end. If the security pin is

not securely locked, the hitch arm could fall off while in

use, resulting in accidents with serious injury or death.

8. To remove the hitch arm, follow these steps in the

reverse order.

After removing the hitch arm, always lock the security

pin back into the holes in the bracket. Never leave the

security pins hanging freely from their straps. They could

get caught on passing objects and be pulled off, damag-

ing the vehicle.

Installing the axle hitch to the towing bicycle

The hitch assembly is mounted to the left side of the bicy-

cle (relative to the direction of travel) and consists of two

parts: a hitch connector on the hitch arm of the Croozer

Kid and an axle hitch, which is mounted to the rear axle of

the towing bicycle.

However, before using a bicycle for pulling the Croozer

Kid, you must  rst check whether it is suitable for use as

a towing bicycle. This information can be obtained from

the bicycle manufacturer, a bicycle shop or the owner’s

manual of the bicycle.

It is vitally important to confirm that the towing bicycle is

suitable for pulling trailers. Pulling a trailer with a bicycle

that has not been approved by its manufacturer for use

as a towing bicycle can result in frame breakage or other

material damage. This could cause accidents with seri-

ous injury or death.

If you are not completely con dent about your ability to

install the axle hitch correctly, please consult with, or

have the installation performed by, a professional bicycle

mechanic.

It is vitally important that the hitch be properly installed.

An improperly installed hitch could come loose while rid-

ing and cause accidents with serious injury or death.

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Installing the axle hitch to a bicycle with a quick-

release axle

The quick-release lever (1) must be positioned on the right

side of the bicycle (relative to the direction of travel). If the

lever is on the left side, the quick-release assembly must

be removed and reinserted from the right side. Be sure to

follow the applicable instructions in the owner’s manual of

the bicycle and/or consult a professional bicycle mechanic.

1. Disengage the quick-release lever (1) on the rear

wheel of the towing bicycle or loosen the hex bolt

(5 mm), depending on the version. Often, the open

position is indicated on the lever by the word “OPEN”.

In this case, when the word “OPEN” can be seen, the

lever is in the open position.

2. Remove the tension-adjusting nut (2) of the quick-

release assembly by turning the nut anticlockwise.

Use caution: the spring located just beneath the nut is

under tension and could y off when removing the nut.

3. Fit the axle hitch (3) over the end of the quick-release

skewer by sliding the skewer (with the spring) through

the hole in the hitch.

4. Without removing the spring on the end of the quick-

release skewer, thread the tension-adjusting nut (2)

back onto the skewer. Tighten the tension-adjusting

nut until you feel a slight resistance.

The tension-adjusting nut must engage the threads for at

least five full turns in order to ensure adequate clamping

force for holding the rear wheel securely. Failure to tighten

the tension-adjusting nut adequately may result in accidents

with serious injury or death. If the quick-release skewer is

too short, it must be replaced. Consult a professional bicycle

mechanic for the appropriate parts and assistance.

5. Check that the rear wheel is properly aligned, adjusting

the position if necessary; then close the quick-release

lever (1) or tighten the hex bolt, depending on the ver-

sion. Often, the closed position is indicated on the lever

by the word “CLOSE”. In this case, when the lever side

marked “CLOSE” can be seen, the lever is in the closed

position. If the tension-adjusting nut has been tightened

the proper amount, you will be able to feel the resist-

ance increase when the lever is about halfway closed,

i.e. parallel to the axle. The adjustment is correct if you

can fully close the lever but with considerable force. In

the closed position, the lever should be parallel to the

frame, i.e. it should not stick out to the side.

6. Check whether the quick-release is securely engaged

by trying to rotate the endcap of the mechanism

(where the lever is attached) without opening the lever.

If the endcap is loose enough to rotate, then the

clamping force is inadequate. In this case, open the

lever, and tighten the tension-adjusting nut half a turn

clockwise. Repeat steps 5 and 6.

If it is impossible to push the quick-release lever into

the closed position, then open the lever, and unscrew

the tension-adjusting nut half a turn anticlockwise.

Repeat steps 5 and 6. Keep in mind that the tension-

adjusting nut must engage the threads of the quick-

release skewer for at least ve full turns.

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The tension-adjusting nut must engage the threads for at

least five full turns in order to ensure adequate clamping

force for holding the rear wheel securely. Failure to tighten

the tension-adjusting nut adequately may result in accidents

with serious injury or death. If the quick-release skewer is

too short, it must be replaced. Consult a professional bicycle

mechanic for the appropriate parts and assistance.

7. Hold the rear wheel with both hands, and try to rock it

back and forth to check that the quick-release mecha-

nism is securely fastened. If there is any play in the

wheel, repeat steps 5 and 6.

It is vitally important that the rear wheel with the hitch

be installed correctly. Riding with an incorrectly installed

rear wheel could result in accidents with serious injury or

death. Follow the instructions and warnings given in the

owner’s manual of the towing bicycle. When in doubt,

consult a professional bicycle mechanic.

Installing the hitch to a bicycle with a solid axle

1. Remove the nut (1) on the left side of the solid axle by

turning it anticlockwise.

It is vitally important that you leave the existing washer on

the axle. This washer prevents the axle from rotating in

the dropouts. Riding without the axle washer can result in

accidents with serious injury or death.

2. Without removing the retaining washer, place the axle

hitch (2) onto the axle by feeding the end of the axle

through the hole in the hitch.

3. Screw the nut (1) back onto the axle, tightening lightly

at  rst.

To ensure adequate clamping force, the axle nut must

be tightened onto the threads of the axle by at least 5 full

turns. If it is not possible to tighten the nut at least 5 full

turns, then the axle is too short, which could allow the

rear wheel or hitch to come loose, resulting in accidents

with serious injury or death. When in doubt, consult a

professional bicycle mechanic!

4. Check that the rear wheel is properly centred, adjust-

ing the position if necessary; then tighten the nut (1)

using the tightening torque speci ed in the owner’s

manual of the bicycle.

5. Finally, hold the rear wheel with both hands and try to

rock it back and forth to check that the wheel is held

securely in the dropouts.

The rear wheel must be properly attached after the

axle hitch has been installed. Riding with an improperly

installed rear wheel can result in accidents with serious

injury or death. Follow the instructions and warnings

given in the owner’s manual of the towing bicycle. When

in doubt, consult a professional bicycle mechanic.

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Installing the safety ag

The safety ag makes it easier for other road users to see

the Croozer Kid, increasing your child’s safety, as well as

your own.

The safety ag slides into a canvas sleeve that is attached

to the left rear frame tube with two Velcro straps.

1. Assemble the ag pole (1) by connecting the two sec-

tions of the pole.

2. Slide the ag pole through the opening where the

handlebar (2) passes through the fabric cover.

3. Guide the pole of the safety ag into the canvas

sleeve (3) attached to the rear frame tube.

Wenn du den Croozer Kid als Fahrradanhänger nutzt,

muss der Sicherheitswimpel immer montiert sein. Ohne

Sicherheitswimpel könnte der Croozer Kid im Straßen-

verkehr leicht übersehen werden, was zu Unfällen mit

lebensgefährlichen Verletzungen führen kann.

Tip: When you are using the Croozer Kid in countries

with left-hand traffic, the safety flag must be mount-

ed to the right side of the Croozer. To move the flag,

the canvas sleeve can be easily removed and reat-

tached to the right rear frame tube using the Velcro

straps.

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Croozer Kid 2014 Owner's manual

Brand: Croozer

Model: Kid 2014

Category: Strollers

Type: Owner's manual

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